The Big Idea

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It Happened to Gawker, It Can Happen to Anyone

The Big IdeaA personal story about free press, litigation, spoiler culture, and the future of media.This week’s edition of The Big Idea… Read More

You Don’t Need My Permission to Like a Movie

A story about the relationship between film critic and audience. Read More

Coming to Terms with The End of Game of Thrones

The Big IdeaTwo more shortened seasons. Let’s enjoy them while they last.Needless to say, I’ve been covering Game of Thrones for a… Read More

Why We No Longer Travel to Comic-Con

The Big IdeaA requiem for a time when Comic-Con was cost effective.A day late, but not a dollar short. Here’s this… Read More

7 Mostly Crazy Predictions for the Game of Thrones Season 6 Finale

The Big Idea7 Mostly Crazy Predictions for The Game of Thrones FinaleSeason 6 may end with more than one whimper, more than… Read More

NBA Finals Game 7 vs. Game of Thrones: The Ultimate Cultural Battle of My Heart

The Big IdeaThe Ultimate Cultural Battle of My HeartThe choice between Lebron James and Jon Snow is not an easy one.Every new column… Read More